God's Pattern for Prayer  (English, Paperback, Israel Lorraine Carol)

Our health is bombarded with chemicals, our finances are stretched by skyrocketing inflation and our physical safety is threatened by increased crime and terrorism. Where do we turn in circumstances like these? How do we survive? There is one place where we can find the answers to all situations in life. Most people possess some concept of prayer. Whether they have been taught to pray or not, in times of emergency, people cry out to God...but there is much more to prayer. -God's Pattern for Prayer Prayer - it's an act of worship to God that people worldwide are familiar with and may even include in their daily routines. Yet, do we really know the significance of prayer and why praying is so necessary in our relationship with God? In her new book God's Pattern for Prayer, author Lorraine Israel takes prayer from what can be perceived as too mystical to be understood or achieved and demonstrates through the noted prayer lives of familiar biblical figures that effective biblical prayer is possible, practical and powerful. Readers will appreciate the extensive breakdown of the most treasured prayer in the Bible, The Lord's Prayer, as Lorraine explains and interprets each word. Her fresh perspective will be rejuvenating to mature believers and refreshing for new believers. God's Pattern for Prayer will give readers an inside glimpse into the necessity of prayer, the numerous purposes for prayer in life and how a simple act of praying can transform one's relationship with God forever. LORRAINE ISRAEL has an intimate relationship with Jesus, and her heart's desire is to pray out of the heart of God over everything. She ministers in prayer for healing and leads small group bible studies. Lorraine is both a businesswoman and educator with a master's degree in theology.